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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,202.78, 3,038.96 and 1,417.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,202.78, 3,038.96 and 1,417.28 is: 1,955.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,202.78 : 3,038.96 = 1,417.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,202.78/3,038.96 = 1,417.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,202.78x = 3,038.96 × 1,417.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,202.78x = 4,307,034.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,307,034.95/2,202.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,955.27

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